Derian House Childrens Hospice
We provide respite and end-of-life care to more than 400 babies, children and young people across the North West. The care we provide is free for families, but services cost £6 million to run every year. Our help extends right across the family to brothers, sisters, parents and grandparents.
Project Overview
The aim of the project is tocreate a dedicated outdoor space for young people at Derian HouseChildren’s Hospice, designed to meet their unique needs and enhance theirquality of life. As young people transition into adulthood, they often requirespaces that reflect their growing independence and offer opportunities forsocial interaction, relaxation, and enjoyment. This new area will includeaccessible pathways, sensory planting, sheltered seating, and peaceful zonesfor reflection and connection. It will be a safe, inclusive environment whereyoung people can spend meaningful time with friends and family, away fromclinical settings. The space will promote mental wellbeing, emotionalresilience, and a sense of normality during challenging times. Above all, theproject seeks to respect the dignity and individuality of each young person,providing them with a comforting and engaging place that feels like their own.
Check out the live projects we're supporting
Derbyshire Children's Seaside Holiday Home
Derbyshire Children's Holiday Centre offers free seaside holidays in Skegness for children in Derbyshire who are experiencing poverty, trauma, or difficult circumstances. For more than 135 years, we have provided safe and enjoyable experiences that foster confidence, friendships, and hope giving children a chance to escape their daily pressures and create lasting memories.
Martin House Childens Hospice
Martin House Children’s Hospice provides free, specialist palliative care to babies, children and young people with life-limiting conditions across North, West and East Yorkshire. For almost 40 years, it has supported families through symptom management, respite breaks, emergency and end-of-life care, emotional support and bereavement services. In 2024–25, Martin House supported more than 550 children and young people.
